Oud Imperial

Fragrance Notes

1. Top Notes

   • Sicilian Orange — fresh, juicy, slightly sweet citrus.

   • Calabrian Bergamot — bright, slightly bitter citrus edge; gives a sparkling quality. 

   • Sicilian Lemon — more zesty and tart, adding to the citrus burst. 

2. Heart (Middle) Notes

   • Fruits — a generic fruity accord (“Mediterranean fruits,” according to some) that gives a juicy, sweet, sun-ripened vibe.

3. Base Notes

   • White Musk — soft, clean musky undertone that gives the scent a smooth, slightly powdery feel. 

   • Madagascar Vanilla — creamy, sweet, warm; balances the fruit and citrus with a soft gourmand touch. 

   • Amber — the rich, warm, balsamic anchor of the fragrance. 

Deep Dive Into the Amber Note

• The amber in Oud Imperial is not a sharp, heavy “old-school” amber (resinous, smoky) — rather, it is soft, warm, and slightly sweet. In this composition, it supports and enhances the lighter, brighter notes (citrus + fruit), rather than dominating them.

• Because it’s paired with vanilla, the amber reads more creamy and cozy, giving the dry-down a gourmand but elegant feel.

• The white musk helps to cushion the amber, so it doesn’t feel resinous or heavy; instead, it gives a smooth, silky, clean finish.

• According to user reviews and expert fragrance sites, the amber contributes to very good longevity and projection. 

• As the fragrance evolves, the fruity/citrus top gradually gives way to that warm, enveloping amber-vanilla-musk base — making the scent feel very luxurious, warm, and comforting in the dry-down.

Overall Impression of the Amber Note in “OUD IMPERIAL ”

• Role: Foundation – base, giving weight and depth.

• Effect on Scent: Balances the high-energy citrus and fruit with a soft, warm, sensual finish.

• Personality: Elegant, cozy, inviting — not too “amber resin-heavy,” more “amber-vanilla glow.”

• Wearability: Works very well in multiple seasons, especially in spring/summer (because of the citrus) and even in cooler evenings (because of the amber-vanilla base).